Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska
Fairbury is a city in Jefferson County, Nebraska, with 3,970 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,325 ft (404 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jansen, 5.5 miles NE.
- 3,970residents (2020 Census)
- 1,325 ftelevation · 404 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 1,566 / sq mipopulation density
- 68352ZIP code
About Fairbury
Fairbury is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fairbury had a population of 3,970.
Fairbury has been closely connected with railroading for much of its history. It was founded on the projected route of a railway, and grew as a shipping center. For nearly 80 years, it was the location of the Western Division headquarters of the Rock Island Railroad. Fairbury prospered with the Rock Island, and lost business and residents as the railroad declined.
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Living in Fairbury
- Median household income
- $52,995
- Median home value
- $101,700
- Median rent
- $676/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Fairbury had 3,970 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,970 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,566 per sq mi (604 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairbury at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,970 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1447° N, 97.1765° W |
| ZIP code | 68352 |
| Official website | fairburyne.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3116410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairbury
- Jansen5.5 mi NE
- Endicott6.1 mi SE
- Reynolds10.3 mi SW
- Steele City11.0 mi SE
- Harbine11.2 mi E
- Gilead12.6 mi W
- Diller12.8 mi E
- Alexandria13.2 mi NW
- Daykin13.8 mi NW
- Mahaska, KS14.4 mi SW
- Plymouth14.7 mi NE
- Hollenberg, KS14.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fairbury
What county is Fairbury in?
Fairbury is in Jefferson County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Fairbury, NE?
3,970 people lived in Fairbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairbury, NE?
The ZIP code of Fairbury is 68352.
What is the elevation of Fairbury?
1,325 feet (404 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairbury?
Jansen (5.5 mi), Endicott (6.1 mi), Reynolds (10.3 mi), Steele City (11.0 mi), Harbine (11.2 mi).
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